louisvanhovell Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 I've got a beautiful Heym SR20 stutzen .308 which I will use for wild boar hunting in Germany. I'd like to have a thumbhole stock for it. Any recommendations for stock makers, preferably in Devon or not too far from Devon? Many thanks, Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 This is easy, there's no contest. Go to UK Gun Repairs near Taunton. They are out in the country but easy to find. If you do decide to visit, just ask and I'll give you the best easy route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisvanhovell Posted May 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Thank you wymberley. That sounds and looks good. I am afraid it's above my budget though tbh; I spoke to them today and the estimate is 2000 for a walnut stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Thank you wymberley. That sounds and looks good. I am afraid it's above my budget though tbh; I spoke to them today and the estimate is 2000 for a walnut stock. Flippin' 'eck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisvanhovell Posted May 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 I've also asked this on the Stalking Directory, with some interesting tips as a result. Firstly, apparently Boyds do a stock for my Heym. It's just not on their website. That would be the cheapest option, but I'm no great fan of laminate stocks. The best option seems to be this: http://schaftwerk.de A German man who apparently does a very very good job for a lower than expected price. I've emailed him. Cheers, Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisvanhovell Posted May 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) His Mauser 98 stocks (which would probably fit my gun) The second from the bottom, that's exactly what I'd want... Edited May 18, 2017 by louisvanhovell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Hi Hope you get sorted Not wanting to be negative here But Thumbhole stocks can be a bit of a pain when you're having to put the safety catch off and on also if you're working the bolt a bit rapidly for the second shot Think cold snow gloved hands ? Just my thoughts All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisvanhovell Posted May 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Hi Hope you get sorted Not wanting to be negative here But Thumbhole stocks can be a bit of a pain when you're having to put the safety catch off and on also if you're working the bolt a bit rapidly for the second shot Think cold snow gloved hands ? Just my thoughts All the best Of Hello Old farrier, Thank you for your comment. No, quite the contrary, this is the feedback/advice that is most useful. You are right about that. Yesterday I shot with a .17 HMR with a thumbhole stock and a .22 with a normal stock and I experienced exactly what you wrote: a bit more difficult to handle the bolt and the safety catch. With my air rifles I find this less of a problem some way or another. But I'll give it some more consideration. Many thanks, Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Thumbholes are a little bit marmite in this respect I shoot one a fair bit and love it now I've adapted to it, but it does take time especially to get used to quickly running the bolt if a follow up shot is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 form rifle stocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMcC Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 (edited) I have two stocks for my Blaser R8, one standard sporter and one thumbhole, from Alan Hadjio of schaftwerke.de and am pleased with not only the stock but the price and delivery time. I can't find the thumbhole stock but attached is my sporter Edited December 26, 2018 by EMcC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 6 hours ago, EMcC said: I have two stocks for my Blaser R8, one standard sporter and one thumbhole, from Alan Hadjio of schaftwerke.de and am pleased with not only the stock but the price and delivery time. I can't find the thumbhole stock but attached is my sporter Eddie come on pops,, this is over 18 months old lol. Hope your keeping well,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMcC Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 The photo is two years old too ;-) Only managed one trip to Croatia this season, had a week booked for November and December but spent a week in hospital in November instead - heart attack :-(so missed that one and not fit enough for the December one. Thank goodness I didn't pay for the January Hungary trip too early as still not fit and have been told to take it easy for a year :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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